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Lens v Auxerre: how it went

Lens crestLens15th of 18 · 4 ptsDDWLW
5 - 2
Auxerre crestAuxerre10th of 18 · 6 ptsDLWWW
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How it turned out

We projected about 2.7 goals; the game finished with 7. Both teams scored. We made Lens to win 61%, and it landed.

What we said beforehand

We expect about 1.8 goals from Lens and 0.9 from Auxerre, so Lens come out ahead by a clear distance rather than a nose. Put together, that is around 2.7 goals in the game, which is an ordinary sort of total.

Auxerre come into this on three straight wins. Recent results are only ever part of the story, but they are worth knowing before kick-off.

Our pick: Lens to win. Lens are the stronger side on the numbers (xG 1.8-0.9), and we make them about 62% to win. On this shape, taking them to come out on top looks the cleaner play than chasing a bigger price elsewhere.

We put the chance of that landing at about 61 out of 100. The price on offer is 1.58, which works out at about 63 out of 100. The two sit close together, so this is a lean rather than a standout price.

What the numbers say
✓Lens have won two of their last five.
✓Auxerre have won three of their last five.
✓Four of the last five meetings had three goals or more.
✓Both teams scored in three of the last five meetings.

Recent meetings

17 Jan 2026Lens 1 - 0 Auxerre
4 Oct 2025Auxerre 1 - 2 Lens
27 Apr 2025Lens 0 - 4 Auxerre
14 Dec 2024Auxerre 2 - 2 Lens
3 Jun 2023Auxerre 1 - 3 Lens
Lens have won three of the last five meetings, with one drawn.

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